The Prado spiritual family and the diocese of Lyon invite you to (re)discover the figure of Mgr Alfred Ancel (1898-1984), auxiliary bishop of Lyon from 1947 to 1973. Don't miss the exhibition " A bishop from Lyon in his century " to the Basilica of Saint Bonaventure (7, place des Cordeliers - Lyon 2th).
The exhibition organised as part of theyear Alfred Ancel, will be accessible to all of the sSaturday 14 September 2024 up to and including Thursday 31 October 2024.
Visit scanning the QR Code in the bottom right-hand corner of each panel, you can find out even more on different stages in the life of Mgr Alfred Ancel.
If you are unable to attend, please contact us.ou can click on the links " details "or on visuals of panels below. Le button " START THE VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE ALFRED ANCEL EXHIBITION "You'll also be able to move from one panel to another as you read.
- Chronological references - Bibliography, details ;
- Childhood, youth and war, details ;
- In Rome, as a brilliant seminarian, he discovered Antoine Chevrier, details ;
- Theologian and professor of philosophy, details ;
- Auxiliary Bishop of Lyon, details ;
- Superior General of the Prado, details ;
- An active participant in the Second Vatican Council, details ;
- The pradosian family, details ;
- O become saints, details ;
- A demanding dialogue with the French Communist Party, details ;
- Alfred Ancel and young people in difficulty, details ;
- Serving migrants, details ;
- The end of life, details.
L'official opening of the exhibition which took place Saturday 14 September at 5 p.m. was followed by 6 p.m. with a conference "The Pastoral Charity of Father Ancel proposed by Antonio BRAVOformer Superior General of the Secular Institute of the Priests of Prado. To read his speech, click here.
A host of other events are also on offer as part of theYear Alfred Ancel, Find out more.
Nb: The exhibition is available to parishes, services, movements and associations wishing to host it. Please do not hesitate to contact the fathers. Michel Durand and Guy Rougerie of the Institute of the Priests of Prado.
